AC57 Power Adapter

The AC57 Power Adapter allows photographers to use their 580EX / EX II Speedlites with an external battery pack while in an AC7 RF Shield. The AC57 routes the battery pack cable to a position that reduces EMI and increases the
range and reliability of your 580EX or 580 EX II / AC7 combination. pack when using a 580EX or 580EX II Speedlite
in an AC7 RF Hard Shield.

Here's how it works:

1. Plug the cord of your Canon compact battery pack into the AC57 Power Adapter.
2. Plug the AC57 Power Adapter into the side of your 580EX or 580EX II Speedlite.
3. Slide your 580EX or 580EX II Speedlite into the hot shoe of an AC7 RF Hard Shield and lock in place.
4. Start shooting.

It's as simple as that!

Important: We advise that you do not plug or
unplug your external power cord into the AC57 Adapter while the
Speedlite is in the hot shoe of the AC7. By doing so, may cause some
stress on your flash's power input jack.